The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued a food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of salmonella infections. The outbreak, which has affected 68 individuals in 19 states, is believed to be linked to cucumbers grown in Mexico. Montana has reported the most cases, with 16 individuals affected. The CDC has identified Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico as the source of the contaminated cucumbers.
Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Most individuals recover without treatment, but young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are at greater risk of severe illness. The CDC has advised individuals to dispose of any cucumbers with unknown origins and to wash items that may have come into contact with the contaminated produce.
Individuals experiencing symptoms of salmonella infection are urged to contact their healthcare provider. The outbreak has prompted recalls of American cucumbers grown in Mexico, and neighboring states such as Wyoming and South Dakota have also reported cases. The CDC continues to investigate the source of the outbreak.
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